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- A Stoic Ethical Framework for Health and Fitness COSP Walter Moss · In this article, Walter Moss explains how Stoicism can provide guidance on managing health and fitness. Original page
- Expanding our Moral Community: The Stoic Land Ethic COSP Loren Murch · In this article, Loren Murch explains how Stoicism can have a positive influence on land management. Original page
- From Riboswitches to the Cosmos: Biological Decision Making and the Stoic Logos COSP Walter N. Moss · In this essay, Walter Moss explores the concept of Stoic Logos from a scientific perspective. Original page
- Stoicism and Becoming a First Time Father COSP Alastair Mackenzie · In this essay, Alastair Mackenzie explains how Stoicism has a positive influence on being a father. Original page
- Stoicism and the Warrior Ethos COSP Nathan Jones · In this essay, faculty member Nathan Jones discusses how Stoicism can have a positive impact on soldiers. Original page
- Stoics Behaving Badly COSP Judith Stove · In this article, Judith Stove discusses how Stoicism can help a person adhere to the art of living. Original page
- When Universal Human Roles and Acquired Roles Conflict: Appropriate Action when Ruled by a Tyrant COSP Daniel Monks · Daniel Monks delves into Stoicism through a fictional dialogue between Avidius, a Roman centurion, and his Stoic teacher, Quartus, as they work through what to do when the universal human role conflicts with an acquired role. Original page
- Who Studies Stoicism (at the College of Stoic Philosophers)? COSP Mitch Leventhal · This special edition is dedicated to an analysis of application essays submitted to the College of Stoic Philosophers from 2008–2023 in order to understand who studies Stoicism at the College. Original page
- Bridging Science and Spirituality in the Search for Answers COSP Julia Kovtoun · In this essay, faculty member Julia Kovtoun presents a logical explanation of consciousness from the perspective of Stoic pantheism and panpsychism. Original page
- Brighten Up the Tarnish COSP Ronald Peterson · Student Ron Peterson discusses how Stoicism can help first responders maintain social affinity. Original page
- From Labors to Lessons: Teaching Stoicism Through the Myth of Heracles COSP Sandra Woien · Sandra Woien explains how Epictetus used the myth of Heracles to illustrate and reinforce central Stoic concepts. Original page
- Life as a Stoic Board Game COSP Tim Strackbein · In this essay, MAP student Tim Strackbein explains how board game thinking from a Stoic perspective can lead to a good life. Original page
- Oikeiosis in Municipal IT Projects COSP Wilhelm Rauser · In this article, MAS student Wilhelm Rauser explains how inner discourse based on Stoic Oikeiôsis contributes to the common good. Original page
- On Heraclitus – Welcome to the Logos COSP Ralph Kurz · In this article, faculty member Ralph Kurz explains the concept of Logos from the perspective of Heraclitus. Original page
- Stoicism & Grief COSP Adrian Finlay · Student Adrian Finlay demonstrates how Stoicism can be helpful in understanding and coping with grief. Original page
- Stoicism and Injury COSP Clifford Kliewer · Faculty member Clifford Kliewer explains how Stoicism can help manage injury and pain. Original page
- The Roles and Duties of a Citizen as Assigned by Fate COSP Russell Holt · Faculty member Russell Holt explains how Stoicism provides essential guidance on the creation and maintenance of personal ethics and societal harmony. Original page
- The Stoic Response to Wrongdoing: Two Case Studies COSP Michael O’Donnell · In this article, MAP graduate Michael O'Donnell explains how Stoicism can prevent wrongdoing. Original page
- Virtue Under Fire: Stoicism, the American Legion, and the Veterans Path COSP Joseph Castorino · In this essay, MAP student Joseph Castorino explains the connection between Stoicism and the Four Pillars of the American Legion. Original page
- In the Nick of Time COSP Liam Stephens · In this article, MAP student Liam Stephens discusses the philosophical importance of time from the perspective of Kairos. Original page
- Remembering Heraclitus: Themes COSP Don Putnam · In this article, faculty member Don Putnam discusses Heraclitus's fragments in the context of various philosophical questions. Original page
- Self-Leadership and the Irrationality Dilemma COSP Ian Roth · In this article, faculty member Ian Roth explains the interconnection and differences between Stoicism and the psychological theory of Internal Family Systems. Original page
- Skateboarding and Stoicism COSP Pete Ellison · Student Pete Ellison demonstrates how Stoic principles can play a positive part in engagement with pastimes such as skateboarding. Original page
- Stoic Ethics and the Ancient Practice of Hunting COSP Clifford Kliewer · In this article, student Clifford Kliewer discusses meat consumption and hunting in the context of Stoic Ethics. Original page
- Stoicism and the Marathon COSP Matthew Saari · In this essay, MAP student Matthew Saari explains how preparing for a marathon helped him integrate Stoic concepts and practices. Original page
- The Stoic Path to Entrepreneurship COSP Matt Seibert · Student Matt Seibert explains how Stoicism can be helpful in entrepreneurship from business and personal perspectives. Original page
- Does the use of artificial Intelligence(AI)/ChatGPT influence our moral decision-making? COSP Jeroen Broere · In this article, MAP student Jeroen Broere explains how Stoicism can help a person manage the impact of AI and ChatGPT on moral decision-making. Original page
- Embracing Discomfort as a Stoic Way of Life COSP Håvar Solheim · In this article, student Havaar Solheim discusses how voluntary discomfort is an essential element of Stoic practice. Original page
- Empathy and Sympathy and Their Roles in Psychotherapy COSP Bill Bell · Student Bill Bell explains how many concepts in modern psychotherapy resonate deeply with traditional Stoic concepts. Original page
- Ethical Leadership: An Ancient Solution to a Modern Challenge COSP Ian Roth · Student Ian Roth considers whether Stoicism can provide necessary and sufficient guidance to leaders faced with complex, large-scale challenges Original page